The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
791
That building ______ to the city council.
Answer:
belongs
**Rule**: **Stative Verbs**. The verb 'belong' indicates possession or a state of being a member of something. It is a stative verb and is not used in continuous tenses. **Correct Usage**: 'belongs' correctly states the permanent fact of ownership. The subject 'That building' is singular. **Incorrect Options**: (a) 'is belonging' is grammatically incorrect. (c) 'has belonged' could be used with 'since' or 'for' to show duration, but simple present is better for a simple statement of fact. (d) 'belong' is a plural verb.
792
The company ______ to expand its operations in Asia for a while now.
Answer:
has been planning
**Rule**: The **Present Perfect Continuous Tense** is used to talk about an ongoing, long-term project or intention that has been in progress for a period of time ('for a while now'). **Correct Usage**: 'has been planning' correctly conveys the continuous nature of this strategic thinking over a period that leads up to the present. **Incorrect Options**: (a) 'plans' (Simple Present) is a general habit. (b) 'is planning' (Present Continuous) doesn't incorporate the duration from the past. (d) 'planned' (Simple Past) is a completed action.
793
My sister ______ always ______ her keys somewhere.
Answer:
is, leaving
**Rule**: The **Present Continuous Tense** used with 'always' expresses annoyance or criticism about a frequently repeated, irritating habit. The structure is **am/is/are + always + verb-ing**. **Correct Usage**: 'is always leaving' conveys the speaker's frustration with the sister's repetitive and annoying habit. **Incorrect Options**: (b) 'does, leave' is an incorrect structure. (c) 'has, left' (Present Perfect) refers to a completed action. (d) 'leaves' (Simple Present) would state the habit neutrally without the added emotion of annoyance.
794
She ______ all the requirements for the job, so she is confident she will be hired.
Answer:
meets
**Rule**: The **Simple Present Tense** is used to state a fact that is currently true. 'Meet' in this context means 'to satisfy or fulfill'. **Correct Usage**: 'meets' correctly states the current fact that she satisfies all the requirements. 'Has met' would also be correct, emphasizing the completion of fulfilling the requirements. **Incorrect Options**: (a) 'is meeting' (Present Continuous) is less common for this meaning. (b) 'has met' (Present Perfect) is also a very strong correct answer. (d) 'meet' is a plural verb.
795
I ______ what you mean, but I don't agree.
Answer:
see
**Rule**: **Stative Verbs**. When 'see' means 'understand', it is a stative verb and is not used in the continuous form. It's used in the **Simple Present Tense**. **Correct Usage**: 'I see what you mean' is a common idiom for 'I understand what you mean'. **Incorrect Options**: (b) 'am seeing' is used for the physical act of looking at something or for dating someone. (c) 'have seen' refers to past visual experience. (d) 'sees' is for a third-person singular subject.
796
A balanced diet ______ a variety of nutrients.
Answer:
provides
**Rule**: The **Simple Present Tense** is used to state a general truth or a permanent fact. **Correct Usage**: 'provides' correctly states a nutritional fact. The subject 'A balanced diet' is singular. **Incorrect Options**: (a) 'is providing' (Present Continuous) is for a temporary action. (b) 'has provided' (Present Perfect) is the wrong tense. (d) 'provide' is a plural verb.
797
My family ______ from the same small town for generations.
Answer:
has come
**Rule**: The **Present Perfect Tense** can be used to describe a state or situation that has been true for a long period and is still true today. A collective noun like 'family' can be treated as singular. **Correct Usage**: 'has come' indicates a lineage or origin that has continued over a long time ('for generations') and is still the case. **Incorrect Options**: (a) 'comes' (Simple Present) is also possible but 'has come' better emphasizes the long history. (b) 'is coming' (Present Continuous) is for an action in progress. (d) 'come' would be used if 'family' were treated as a plural noun (the members).
798
He ______ as a waiter for the last six months to save money for college.
Answer:
has been working
**Rule**: The **Present Perfect Continuous Tense** is used to emphasize the duration of a temporary action that started in the past and continues up to the present. **Correct Usage**: The phrase 'for the last six months' highlights the duration of the ongoing, temporary job. 'has been working' is the best choice to emphasize this continuous period of work. **Incorrect Options**: (a) 'works' (Simple Present) implies a permanent job. (b) 'is working' (Present Continuous) focuses only on the present. (d) 'has worked' (Present Perfect) focuses more on the achievement rather than the ongoing duration.
799
The Earth ______ on its axis, which causes day and night.
Answer:
rotates
**Rule**: The **Simple Present Tense** is used for scientific facts and universal truths. **Correct Usage**: The rotation of the Earth is a permanent astronomical fact. The subject 'The Earth' is singular, so the verb is 'rotates'. **Incorrect Options**: (b) 'is rotating' (Present Continuous) is for a temporary action. (c) 'has rotated' (Present Perfect) is the wrong tense. (d) 'rotate' is a plural verb.
800
The human body ______ thousands of different types of proteins.
Answer:
contains
**Rule**: **Stative Verbs**. 'Contain' is a stative verb describing a state of inclusion. It is not used in continuous tenses. The **Simple Present Tense** is used for scientific facts. **Correct Usage**: 'contains' correctly states a permanent biological fact. The subject 'The human body' is singular. **Incorrect Options**: (a) 'is containing' is grammatically incorrect. (c) 'has contained' is the wrong tense. (d) 'contain' is a plural verb.